Coaches Meeting Brief Sheet
Introduce yourself and the umpire to head coach.
Home Coach:_______________________ Visitor Coach:_______________________
Home Time Out Coach:________________ Visitor Time Out Coach:________________
Home Get Back Coach:________________ Visitor Get BackCoach:_________________
Ask if players are properly equipped. The umpire asks the question with the referee as a
witness. The umpire should also ask if any player’s equipment, bandages or casts need inspection.
Provide a list of officials. Have a prepared list of officials working the game by position. Note who is working each sideline and indicate which official will report foul information. Use a small card with that information to give to both head coaches.
Get the names and numbers of the captains.
Home CAPT’s Visitor Captain’s
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
QB: R / L K: R / L P: R / L QB: R / L K: R / L P: R / L
Ask about anything uncommon. Suggested wording: “Coach, do you have any unusual plays or formations we should know about in order to better work your game?” If the coach describes a play that involves something illegal, point out the problem. If the coach tries to argue the legality of the play or insists that he’ll run it in spite of your warning, end the conversation with a statement like, “That’s your choice, Coach, but I want you to know that if you run it as you describe, we’ll have to flag it.” Communicate any information to the rest of the crew.
Cover special activities or field conditions.
- Coin Toss
- Qtr length
- Length of Half time
- Any others
Confirm the start time.
- Anthems
- Kick-off
Ask if the have any concerns or questions. Give the coach the opportunity to ask a question or bring an issue not covered.
